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Special mixes for three tracks from "A Long Way From Blue" EP by David N & Aritra B:

Shambhala (Meditation Mix)
Edge Of Memory (Lounge Mix)
A Long Way From Blue (Yoga Mix)

Composed by Aritra Bhattacharya; lyrics by David Nathan
Published by Nefer Music International

Vocals: David N
Violin: Aritra B

(c) 2017, David N & Aritra B

Contact: davidn.aritrab@gmail.com

Chlill Out (432Hz) Mixes: Shambhala(Meditation)/Edge Of Memory (Lounge)/A Long Way From Blue (Yoga)

PHILLIP BALLOU
Pittsburgh-born Phillip Ballou’s earliest years were spent in the gospel field; after he moved to New York City in the ‘70s, he teamed up with Bennie Diggs and Arthur Freeman, founding members of The New York Community Choir and singer Arnold McCuller to form the group Revelation.  The quartet recorded for RSO Records, scoring some R&B success in the US with tracks like “Get Ready For This” and “You To Me Are Everything,” touring the Bee Gees among others.  Phillip also sang on albums by NYCC recorded for RCA Records and continued with Revelation until 1982.
Frequently hired for sessions in and around New York, Phillip teamed up with UK soul music journalist David Nathan (who he’d met in 1974 during Nathan’s first US visit) and John Simmons, formerly a member of The Reflections, another New York vocal group to write a series of songs for his own proposed solo record deal.  Although a contract did not materialize, one of the songs – “Ain’t Nothing Like The Love” – got some interest from famed Philadelphia producer Thom Bell who presented it to The O’Jays.  Ultimately, the tune was turned down by Kenny Gamble and John Simmons, by then musical director for Stephanie Mills, recorded his own version for a small independent label in 1981.
Phillip continued his own musical journey, touring and recording with James Taylor and Todd Rundgren. In addition, Phillip’s name graced recordings by George Benson, Billy Ocean, Kashif, Nona Hendryx, Jonathan Butler, Teddy Pendergrass and Melba Moore; in 1981, he began recording with Luther Vandross and became a part of Luther’s touring band for many years, as well as singing on productions by Luther on Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick and others, continuing his association with him until Luther’s 2003 stroke.  Phillip returned to his gospel roots in 2004 as Minister of Music at a Brooklyn church and passed away in March 2005, aged 55. 
Thanks to renewed interest in the John Simmons’ 1981 recording on YouTube, David Nathan has uncovered several tracks from the 1978 and 1979 he did with Phillip and John including Phillip Ballou’s original version of “Ain’t Nothing Like The Love,” gaining its first ever worldwide release as a 7” single on Nefer Records in association with Super Disco Edits

PHILIP BALLOU For Real unissued ballad gospel 1979

After a first year of activity with 3 beautiful single reissues, SOL DISCOS presents its first album, with the compilation "Message In Our Music". 

Focusing on Modern-Soul genre, the selection ranges from 1977 to 1983 and gathers a nice selection of independent and private press records, all officially licensed.

From the David Nathan‘s downtempo previously unreleased version of "Ain’t Nothing Like The Love", to the beautiful Glen Missick‘s gospel dancer "Message In Our Music", the album aims at providing to the listener a glimpse of the wide spectrum of productions that exist in this musical genre.
Some of these beauties are officially reissued on vinyl for the very first time, including some highly sought after records such as « Deep Inside Of You » by The Harden Brothers, « My Dream » by Harvell Guiton, or « Love With Me » by Don Scott.

The album has been fully remastered by The Carvery in the UK, and features liner notes for each of the songs, plus exclusive pictures provided by the involved artists & producers.

You can buy the album through The Pusher / Favorite Recordings or in your local record store!
http://www.thepusher.fr/vinyl/lp/v-a-message-in-our-music-deluxe-lp.html

Side  A: 
* Harvell Guiton - My Dream - 1983
* Horizon - They Don't Make-Em like You  - 1982
* David Nathan - Ain't Nothing Like The Love  (Unreleased Version) - 1980
* Billy Cole (aka Winston Francis) - Smile  - 1978

Side B: 
* Glen Missick & LoveSpiration - Message In Our Music  - 1981
* Sass - Do It  - 1976
* The Harden Brothers ‎– Deep Inside Of You - 1981
* Don Scott - Love With Me - 1977
* Jack Sass Band - Where Is The Love (You Promised Me) - 1977

Message In Our Music

SOL1004 - Message In Our Music [Album Preview Clips]

Tthe he music of mystical, smooth jazz/soul entity Pharaoh's Dream (featuring David Nathan)

Chlill Out (432Hz) Mixes: Shambhala(Meditation)/Edge Of Memory (Lounge)/A Long Way From Blue (Yoga)

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